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Morphological and molecular insights into the invasive strawberry aphid Chaetosiphon fragaefolii – a critical pest and virus vector new to Poland
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, Bankowa 9, 40-007, Katowice, Poland
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, San 56-1, Shillim-dong, Kwanak-gu, 151-742, Seoul, Korea (South)
A - Research concept and design; B - Collection and/or assembly of data; C - Data analysis and interpretation; D - Writing the article; E - Critical revision of the article; F - Final approval of article
Submission date: 2025-03-08
Acceptance date: 2025-05-20
Online publication date: 2025-05-30
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Mariusz Kanturski
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, University of Silesia in Katowice, Bankowa 9, 40-007, Katowice, Poland
HIGHLIGHTS
- 2. Characters to recognising strawberry aphid from other species presented
- 3. SEM analysis performed for the first time
- 4. Molecular haplotype analysis for the first time
- 5. We have shown the invasion route for the first time
- 1. First record of Chaetosiphon fragaefolii in Poland
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ABSTRACT
The present research reports the first record in Poland of the alien invasive and quarantine species Chaetosiphon (Pentatrichopus) fragaefolii (Cockerell, 1901) – the strawberry aphid. Native to North America, it is a critical pest and viral vector associated with strawberry crops. This study provides valuable insights into the genetic and morphological characteristics of the strawberry aphid. By integrating morphological and molecular analyses, the taxonomic resolution has been improved and deepened the understanding of this economically important species, particularly its genetic diversity, distribution, and potential invasion routes. For the first time, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses were performed to elucidate the general morphology, chaetotaxy, and sensilla of the antennae and mouthparts of this species, providing a better understanding in the context of its natural and chemical control.
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The authors have declared that no conflict of interests exist.